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Change to come as an overhaul of homelessness services in Bedford Borough

The Government’s national plan to end homelessness has set out an ambition to reduce rough-sleeping and is encouraging councils to focus on early intervention and homelessness prevention...
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Darlek at the Silver Faces in Bedford. Image Dr Who Charity Con

Time Lords touch down in Bedford for popular charity Convention

Two incarnations of the nation’s favourite Time Lord will be in Bedford this spring when they appear at the town’s annual charity Doctor Who convention, Bedford Who Charity Con...
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Ronnie and Rebecca Toms of the Devonshire Arms and quiz masters Jim and Moira are pictured handing over a cheque for £1,555 to Louise Ritchie, CEO of SMART, Bedford’s charity for the homeless.

Bedford pub’s quiz night raises £1,555 for homelessness charity

The organisers of a monthly quiz night at the Devonshire Arms have handed over a cheque for over £1,500 to SMART, Bedford's homelss charity after fundraising throughout the year...
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Ivan Flack (Bedford Rotary)

New dishwasher for homelessness charity thanks to local Rotary Clubs

A local homelessness charity has been gifted a new dishwasher, thanks to the generosity of three of Bedford’s Rotary Clubs. The Prebend Centre in Bedford town centre supports people aged 16...
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Bedford homeless charity raises over £50k to support vulnerable locals

SMART, a homeless charity based in Prebend Street, Bedford, has announced that it has raised over £50,000 to help support those facing hardship over the winter months...
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SMART launches its annual Cold Relief in Bedford (CRIB) fundraising appeal

Mayor Dave Hodgson joined the SMART team on Monday (14 November) to launch their annual Cold Relief in Bedford (CRIB) campaign to raise funds for the Prebend Centre....
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Rogers Court opens its doors to Bedford rough sleepers this week

“Comprehensive support is given to those vulnerably housed or sleeping rough, they recover more quickly and can then get back into education...
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Tackling homelessness and rough sleeping is a clear priority for the Council

December: Last week was Homelessness Awareness Week in Bedford, and there was an impressive range of events and activities taking place in and around the town. I want to...
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